You might have seen the impressive sculpture of a First World War soldier outside Newcastle Theatre Royal – but it isn’t the Royal British Legion’s only Remembrance Sunday initiative to involve the Grey Street venue.

Taking place on the special day of commemoration, November 12, will be a one off performance by Bravo 22 Company.

This is the Royal British Legion’s ‘recovery through the arts’ programme and you might recall that it staged a moving performance in the Theatre Royal studio last December.

That show, called Wor Stories, saw ex-forces personnel, along with some of those close to them, recounting anecdotes from their years of service.

Some were funny, others terribly sad. It brought home to those watching that service families make sacrifices off as well as on the field of conflict.

The new production, called Unspoken, will see the return of several of the people who appeared in Wor Stories, including Dave and Linda Shaw.

“Reuniting cast members from all over the country for this performance is really special for me.

“What makes this type of theatre unique is not only what the audience gets out of seeing a show based on real life experiences, but also how the cast grow in confidence, form new friendships and use the stage as a platform for their voice”

In 2015 Alice channelled her theatrical and training expertise into The Drive Project, a social enterprise that works with charities – including The Royal British Legion – and businesses to inspire and empower people with creative projects.

The new Theatre Royal show will be directed by Phil Hoffmann, artistic director at the venue.

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“For the last two years, the learning department has been working in partnership with The Drive Project and The Royal British Legion to deliver projects for wounded, injured and sick service personnel, veterans and their families.

“Last year we delivered Wor Stories, a regional project with participants from the North East, but in January we began working on Unspoken, a much larger project.”

One of the most notable successes of Bravo 22 Company is Tip Cullen who left the Royal Marines in 2015 after 30 years as a commando.

His acting break came in Bravo 22 Company’s Boots at the Door, in Plymouth in 2015, but he has since appeared in films including the Spielberg-directed Ready Player One and Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

He rejoined Bravo 22 Company straight from filming in Canada.

Unspoken was commissioned to support the Royal British Legion’s national campaign of remembrance which also includes Mark Humphrey’s sculpture inspired by the Unknown Soldier.

It also forms part of the Freedom City programme, commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dr Martin Luther King being presented with an honorary degree by the University of Newcastle.

Unspoken will be performed at the Theatre Royal at 7pm on Sunday, November 12. Tickets, from £10, can be bought from the Theatre Royal box office or visit www.theatreroyal.co.uk or tel. 08448 112121.